Distillery in small W.Va. town has a wide market

Smooth Ambler Spirits produces bourbon, gin, vodka, and whiskey sold in stores and restaurants in nearly half the states in the U.S. But what most people might not know is that the distillery is actually a large-scale operation in Maxwelton, W.Va., just outside Lewisburg, in the southeastern part of the state, report Dale Mackey and Shawn Poynter for the Daily Yonder. (Photo: Smooth Ambler Old Scout Rye)

“People think we’re a couple of guys with a little moonshine still sitting over in the corner, when in reality, we’re in some of the finest restaurants and bars in the world.” said John Little, head distiller and vice president of Smooth Ambler. “We have people come in here all the time and try our stuff and say ‘You’re the best kept secret in Greenbrier County,’ but we’re doing everything we can to be the worst kept secret.” To see where Smooth Ambler is available click here.